Senior Process Development Technologist

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Senior Process Development Technologist

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant NPD team in Ebbw Vale!

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. Asone of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secretingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personalgrowth are at the forefront.

Location: Ebbw Vale

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm, Friday: 8:30am – 4pm

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Job Purpose

To support in the effective delivery of the NPD and EPD agenda across the group, in-line with the Compleat Food Group and customercategory plans. Follow the Compleat Food Group’s Product Launch Process effectively to deliver timely development of new andexisting products in line with The Compleat Food Group’s brand strategy, category pipeline plans and growth aspirations as well asmeeting all Compleat brand and/or customer standards. To assist with Continuous Improvement projects under prior agreement.

Key Duties:

* Effective delivery of the NPD / EPD process from kitchen handover to launch in line with customer category plans.* Delivery of the Process / NPD agenda to required cost and within agreed timescales.* Delivery of the scale up of products within site food safety and technical standards* Responsible for all stages of critical path of projects with understanding of the implications and effects of deviations.* Work alongside other Development team members across multiple projects to bring new products and processes to life acrossmultiple accounts.* Deputize for the Senior Process Technologist at site when required* Lead the Process teams to move product from kitchen to factory, ensuring all aspects of product quality are met and deliversthe agreed margin.* Pre and post-trial meetings and pre-pro meetings* Detailed paperwork for every trial and pre-pro: including recipe amends, process parameters and staff training* Ensuring all CCP’s are hit e.g. temperature, Aw and pH* Ensuring food safety and product quality is 100% repeatable* Shelf-life and nutritional validation* Pack weight validation* Organoleptic and sensory validation* Organize process trials, ensure objectives are set and communicated to all relevant teams prior to the trials.* Support the ordering of new ingredients / packaging for trials and assess on arrival and through trials.* Carry out production trials in line with site standards, fully accountable for these being actioned in the factory, in allareas from make to wrap.* Gather relevant information from trials including: - run rates, weights, settings, labour, washouts, data logging etc.* Work closely with production and planning to determine optimum batch sizes / volumes and dual processing requirements whenrequired.* Liaise with relevant departments such as engineering where the is a requirement for new kit or where amends may be required.* Send product for shelf life and nutritional testing from factory trials; liaising with technical department for full signoff.* Complete storage trials and complete organoleptics.* Complete re-heat validation and/or arrange relevant testing against customer code of practice.* Complete packaging and transit trials with support of packaging technologist when required.* Liaise with site chefs and development managers for kitchen V factory verification panels (internal and external)* Highlight any amends from product at handover to management for re-costing and paperwork amends.* Accountable for the trial material within the factory ensuring standards are maintained across relevant sites.* Lead process teams documentation to support product development to an auditable standard* Work to Process Development documents and procedures ensuring the team follows appropriate guidelines and initiating amendswhere required.* Support the writing of factory specifications.* Attend HACCP meetings where required ensuring new raw materials are approved prior to arrival at site/trials commencing.* Complete relevant documentation including process flow and site-specific food safety documents, such as SUSSLE.* Complete trial reports, distribute these accordingly and identify actions prior to next trials.* Complete nutritional comparisons and review against customer standards and policies with relevant development manager, feedingback to customer as required.* Collect samples for microbiological analysis and organize relevant testing. Arrange for review and sign off against customerstandards and policies with technical department at site and/or group.* Complete relevant paperwork following post trial data analysis and ensure sign off by relevant departments. Example:organoleptics, storage approvals and reheat validation* Gather information for document control approval.* Support the writing of QAS and sign off at site.* Ensure electronic and paper copies of products are organized and complete alongside relevant checklist in line with sitestandards. Initiate these being signed off by management to audit standard.* Support site with artwork sign off.* Support PPR meeting and support running of the trial making amends where required to ensure product and factory are launchready.* Support launch meetings and paperwork and ensure all relevant paperwork is complete.* Efficient hand over of product at preproduction to Technical, Production teams and all departments.* Check off BOM v recipe v costings prior to launch* Ensure all production shifts have been adequately trained to run the products, if not raise with management.* Arrange and support in collection and sort of production samples to go to customers in line within relevant codes of practice.* Review products once launched and follow up any process/ ingredient issues.* Support post-launch review* Support Technical teams, ongoing assessment of product quality through internal benchmarking against QAS sessions* Work with team to provide solutions to solve manufacturing problems on new and existing lines.* Support feeding into the costing model with process knowledge, wastage figures and trial results to deliver are accuratecostings via the process development manager.* Support driving continuous improvements and identify cost savings in reducing production costs / new ideas and ingredientpotential to maximize cost savings and efficiency to business.* Support value engineering of ingredients / packaging / processes.* Support in the liaising with suppliers to provide process and ingredient improvement.* Demonstrate ability to communicate with various teams as required by manager* Work to Development documents and procedures.* Support in sending samples out for customer requests.* Support other sites as and when required.* Appropriate communication (written and verbal) to teams and team members.* To work as part of a team and not by customer head. Projects may be split so working on multi-customers.* To work alongside the rest of the development team and be flexible in roles where required across the team.* Attend relevant meetings, to communicate relevant information regarding trials / process improvement.* Support the organizing of customer visits.* Support benchmarking panels.* Follow all HandS requirements during kitchen and process development work.* Promote safe working across site and advice immediately on unsafe work practices.* General office duties* May be required to carry out projects within the Compleat Food Group which may require time spent at other sites.* Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to cover weekends and night shifts.

Experience:

The right candidate will have a passion for food and an enthusiasm to learn on the job in a fast paced sector of the industry. Theposition is suitable for a candidate looking to start or continue their career within the food manufacturer industry with minimalexperience.

Experience:

* HND/Degree in food based/manufacturing subject (desirable)* Food manufacturing experience within an FMCG environment* HACCP / Food Safety Training/basic knowledge

Key Skills:

* Planning, organization and project management* Communicating at different levels of seniority* Presentation skills* Identifying solutions* Basic computing skills

Qualities:

* A passion for food - Product tasting is required across multiple categories* Problem solving* Enthusiasm to learn and grow* Self Motivated* Flexible attitude

What''s in it for you?

* Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a realdifference.* Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme* Employee well-being and community support groups* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform* Charity Initiatives and Team events* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.* Online Wellbeing benefits* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcomediverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selvesto work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity and Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs orunsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisitionteam.

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